John Bell for Virginia

In terms of jobs, Bell said he thinks Virginia — and the 13th District — could benefit by concentrating on the fields of alternative energy and automating medical records.

Jobs in such industries could allow highly skilled and educated commuters to ditch the drive and work here.

“I think that if we really want to do things to help families out,” said the husband and father of five, “if we give them an extra 15 minutes a day at home with their children and their spouse, that’ll help.”

On education, Bell, who coaches the tennis team at Freedom High School in Loudoun, said he’s against fees for after-school activities.

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